Thanking friends of the Friends for library effort

The Friends of Richards Memorial Library extend a heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, bakers and local businesses for their generous support of the 2006 book and craft fair. During the two-day event, 20 community members and Friends' board members worked every aspect - tallying book totals, selling baked goods and refreshments, or organizing and manning the craft fair. Nearly three dozen bakers dropped off their cookies, brownies, breads, cakes and other items for the bake sale and we sold nearly every bite. Local businesses like The Crowne Bakery, Big Y Holden, and the Bagel Inn of Holden also donated products and gift certificates to help us feed the crowds. The result of all of this effort is our ability to support the library in ways that state or local budgets cannot. This past year alone, we have been able to purchase four new computers and contribute over $7,000 for the air conditioning system installed this past August. Although our library may be small, its community reach is extensive. The amount of support we receive during the book fair only reinforces our desire to help the library serve those who love it the most. Thank you, again.